(Institute of Agricultural Science)
B.Sc (AG) and M. Sc. (Ag)
Eligibility criteria for admission tests to B. Sc. (Ag) Honours course (Code: BSG) and M. Sc. (Ag) course (Code: MSG)
Admission to B. Sc. (Ag) Honours course through all-India Common Admission Test 2012 (VBCAT 2012) There will be a common all-India admission test for admission to the four-year B. Sc. (Ag) Honours course.
Palli-Siksha Bhavana (Code: 07), Course – B.Sc.(Ag) Honours (Code: BSG)
Paper I – Agriculture
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| B.Sc.(Ag.)Honours In Agriculture (Course Code: BSG, Subject Code: 701) |
8 semesters ( 4 years ) |
60% marks at + 2 level with pass marks in any four of the following subjects: Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Biology/ Agronomy in + 2 level. Candidates passed from Vocational Agriculture Stream will not be considered for admission. |
54% marks at + 2 level. with pass marks in any four of the following subjects: Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Biology/ Agronomy in + 2 level. Candidates passed from Vocational Agriculture Stream will not be considered for admission. |
13.5.2012 For timings, please see Important Dates and Times under General Guidelines for the candidates. |
Addresses of the Centres will be notified and mentioned in the Admit Cards to be downloaded from the University website. |
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| M. Sc. Agriculture (Course Code: MSG) |
4 Semesters ( 2 years ) |
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| Agronomy ( Subject Code: 702) |
First Class marks or 1st Class OGPA in four years B.Sc. (Ag.) Honours or equivalent |
Ten per cent relaxation of general category in marks from first class or equivalent in B.Sc. (Ag.) Honours will be considered. |
Agronomy 14.7.2012 From 8-00 A.M. onwards. |
Department of ASEPAN |
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| Horticulture (Subject Code: 703) |
Horticulture 15.7.2012 From 8-00 A.M. onwards. |
Department of CIHAB |
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| Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry (Subject Code: 704) |
Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry 14.7.2012 From 10 A.M. onwards. |
Department of ASEPAN |
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| Plant Protection (Subject Code: 705) |
Plant Protection 15.07.2012 From 12 Noon onwards. |
Department of Plant Protection |
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| Agricultural Extension (Subject Code: 706) |
Agricultural Extension 15.07.2012 From 10 A.M. onwards. |
Department of EES |
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Note:
(i) The eligibility criteria for SC and ST candidates shall be pass marks in the respective qualifying examinations. Other criteria will remain unaltered.
(ii) Candidates should report at the venues of the admission tests with all original documents, certificates and mark sheets at least 90 minutes before the commencement of Admission Tests.
(iii) The Admission Test for B.Sc. (Ag) Honours will cover Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, General Agriculture, General Knowledge and English. The Admission test for M. Sc. Agriculture will cover subjects taught in B.Sc. (Ag.) Honours course or relevant subjects as decided by the concerned departments.
(iv) One-fourth mark will be deducted for every wrong answer in the MCQ type of questions for UG in the all-India Admission Test.
Modality for preparing Merit Lists:
(A) For B. Sc. (Ag.) Honours
Marks obtained in admission test, out of ………………………...…… 100
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(B) For M. Sc. (Ag) courses:
Marks obtained in admission test, out of ………………………. 100
Percentage of Aggregate Marks secured in
B.Sc. (Ag) Hons. or equivalent, out of …………………………. 100
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Total, out of = 200
Submission of Application Forms:
For B.Sc. (Ag) Honours course, the application forms should be submitted only by Speed/Registered Post to:
Admission Coordination Cell
Near Central Library
Visva-Bharati
Santiniketan 731235
District: Birbhum, West Bengal
Phone – 03463-261309
For M.Sc (Ag) Courses:
Completed application forms for all other courses should be submitted to the Adhyaksha within the stipulated date.
Contacts:
Adhyaksha (Principal)
Palli-Siksha Bhavana
VISVA-BHARATI
P.O.-Sriniketan-731 236, District Birbhum, West Bengal.
Telephone: +91 3463 264 779